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[Puzzled]

Serk03 when you installed yours did you loosen the motor mounts as per the instructions? (may not apply to the 03 bikes) After reading them it makes sense but sure adds to the amount of work. I'd be curious if this step gets overlooked or just plain bypassed and that is why some get the vibration and some don't.

There are a handful of guys on one of the other forums I frequent and I proposed the above question to them. One was dealer installed and the other three have yet to reply. Had I not read the directions I would have just installed the new bushings and moved on.

[SERK03]

I did not loosen the motor mounts, but nothing in the instructions suggested that I do that.  Maybe that is a recent addition to the instructions based upon vibration complaints.   I talked to the maker about it and he kept saying to keep on riding it and it would limber up.  After 1000 miles, I got tired of the shaking.  I think my hopped up motor made it worse.  They do make the bike handle must better though.

SERK03

[Puzzled]

I was just curious as it seems like a lot of work to install a set of bushings. 

I'll try them as I'm use to a rigid with a 124" so this can't be nearly as bad.

[Twolanerider]

I ran a set of Sta Bo Bushings for about 1000 miles in my 03 SERK.  They make the bike handle great but they do increase vibration.  Yes, the vibration is already there like Kevin says, but you don't feel it until you install them.  I have a friend that loves them and they didn't cause any increase in vibration on his bike.  I took mine out at 1000 miles and will sell them to the first guy that wants them for $35.00 plus shipping.  Email me at cbowman@vabb.com if you are interested.  They sell for $112.00 new and these are in like new condition except for installation marks on them.

SERK03

Finally installed these this past weekend Charles.  Got the bike out for a couple hours this afternoon.  Fortunately the red bike seems to have picked up none of the vibration that may be a potential issue for some.  You do feel a difference in how "stiffened up" (for lack of a better way to describe it) the rear end feels.  The first thing noticed was actually while weaving through traffic in moderately close quarters.  Completing a turn or a (perhaps slightly too quick) lane change you notice the rear end pulling the bike upright more quickly during throttle application as you drive out of the turn or maneuver.  Thanks again for the bargain price.  Was a great opportunity to try these out on the cheap.  Seems to be worth every penny so far.

[Puzzled]

I'll write up my product review tomorrow when I get back from my ride.

[Puzzled]

I installed the Sta-Bo bushings in my bike a few days ago and was able to throughly test the bike today.

First I'll address the vibration that has been mentioned. I did not have any vibration in the bike in the form of buzzing your butt or hands. I did feel some in my feet but I also had a new pair of boots on so for all I know that was the way it always was. I did not loosen the mounts as recommended simply because I was chasing a noise and needed to do only one thing at a time. I also have a new front mount so when I install that I'll loosen the motor and set it up as described in the Sta-Bo information.

OK now onto the feel of the bike. I had no prior issues with my bike handling wise. Maybe I was just so use to it and was able to compensate....Because this bike handles unbelievably well now. The response is incredible. The bike compares to the handling of my sport bike, just heavier.

This will become a must do mod on any bike I own or work on. I can only imagine what a ride Str8 would add.

[hogasm]

Puzzled, did you take any pics of the install of the bushings? Is it a simple install or does the swingarm need to be removed?

[Twolanerider]

Puzzled, did you take any pics of the install of the bushings? Is it a simple install or does the swingarm need to be removed?

Brian, on 01 and earlier bikes it's a bit more of a chore.  On ours is 10 minutes per side.

[Puzzled]

Yeah what he said!

[RJ749]

Looking forward to getting mine in tomorrow.  I hope they are in, they have been tough to get.

[hogasm]

Looking forward to getting mine in tomorrow.  I hope they are in, they have been tough to get.

Where did you buy them from?

[Puzzled]

Where did you buy them from?

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12926.0

[hogasm]

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12926.0

I sent you a PM

[RJ749]

Where did you buy them from?

Sorry I missed this yesterday, I got mine through the local HD shop, they give me a discount and treat me right on scheduling etc.

If they don't have them this AM though I'm checking with Puzzled, I really want to get this all done at once along with the Traxxion forks, 440's and True Track.

[Boatman]

Brian, on 01 and earlier bikes it's a bit more of a chore.  On ours is 10 minutes per side.

Regarding the Stabo install, do you remove 2 bolts on each side that hold the passenger footboards on?  If you have to take out both bolts, on the RH side the bottom bolt would hit the pipe it looks like.

Do the Stabo bushings replace the existing HD bushings or slide over them?